MSK Specialist Physiotherapist

2 months ago

Bristol, United Kingdom North Bristol NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist to join our Clinical Leadership MSK Outpatient team on a fixed term contract for one year. The vacancy is to cover a staff member who will be on secondment however, there is a possibility that at the end of the year the post will be converted to a substantive position.

We are looking for a physiotherapist with specialist musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy skills and a keen interest in developing their knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of upper limb conditions. The successful applicant would have clinical support from an upper limb specialist extended scope practitioner (ESP) in the trauma and orthopaedic service. The ESP would assist the successful applicant in developing their knowledge and skills.

We would welcome an individual who will be committed to also developing their leadership skills as a clinical team lead. As an MSK physiotherapy clinician, you will have some evidence of leadership skills, service development experience, time management skills and excellent communication skills.

The role will comprise a four day working week - Monday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday with a non-working day on Tuesdays.

We would be very happy to arrange for you to have an informal visit of the physiotherapy outpatient department within the Brunel building in Southmead Hospital.

Interviews are likely to be held on the 29th August 2024

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service by self and others through caseload management, supervision and development of physiotherapy staff and students. Participation in operational management, modernisation and professional development of physiotherapy services. To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner performing an advanced musculoskeletal assessment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions, patients post surgery and patients post trauma; formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan. Caseload will include patients with complex upper limb disorders and complex upper limb surgical/trauma cases. To take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior clinicians, junior clinicians, technical instructors/physiotherapy support workers, physiotherapy students (possibly including those at Masters level) As clinical team lead, to be responsible for operational management and service improvement within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy team, in particular of the upper limb MSK pathways. To initiate, supervise and participate in evidence-based projects/service development and be responsible for implementing changes within the MSK physiotherapy service; setting and monitoring standards of practice To deputise for the Physiotherapy Outpatient Services Manager as required To disseminate information/advice from the Manager or Head of Service to the MSK outpatient team.

About us

The successful post holder will be part of a dynamic, experienced team providing a high standard of clinical care to patients attending the physiotherapy outpatient department. Our team comprises of registered clinicians and support staff. We are a large acute trust with physiotherapy outpatient specialties including MSK, hydrotherapy, rheumatology, pelvic health, staff and wellbeing, neurology and paediatrics.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups

To find out more about the NBT physiotherapy team - please click on this link

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service by self and others through caseload management, supervision and development of physiotherapy staff and students. Participation in operational management, modernisation and professional development of physiotherapy services. To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner performing an advanced musculoskeletal assessment of patients including those with complex presentations and from this formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan To take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior clinicians, junior clinicians, technical instructors/physiotherapy support workers, physiotherapy students (possibly including those at Masters level) As clinical team lead, to be responsible for operational management and service improvement within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy team. To initiate, supervise and participate in evidence-based projects/service development and be responsible for implementing changes within the MSK physiotherapy service; setting and monitoring standards of practice To deputise for the Physiotherapy Outpatient Services Manager as required To disseminate information/advice from the Manager or Head of Service to the MSK outpatient team.

Please see job description for further details

Person Specification

Pre-registration education/registration

Essential

Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy Evidence of HCPC registration

Post graduate training/education

Essential

Evidence of continuous professional development in musculoskeletal specialty Postgraduate education/courses in MSK physiotherapy

Desirable

Evidence of master's level education in musculoskeletal physiotherapy/medicine Evidence of continuous professional development in the assessment, diagnosis and management of complex MSK upper limb disorders

Experience

Essential

3 years' experience of working in a musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy to include working at band 6 level Experience of service development Experience in managing patients post orthopaedic surgery and trauma. Experience of mentoring/supervision, delivering training/education and delegation of duties as appropriate Experience of presenting information, written and oral in a clear and logical manner Experience of working in the NHS

Desirable

Experience in managing patients with complex upper limb musculoskeletal conditions and patients undergoing complex upper limb surgery Experience of quality assurance, audit and research processes Experience in quality governance Experience in assessing and treating patients in an orthopaedic inpatient setting

Skills/knowledge

Essential

Highly specialist knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Skills in managing patients with MSK conditions and complex pain syndromes

Desirable

Skills and knowledge in assessing and treating patients with complex upper limb conditions including those undergoing orthopaedic surgery Involvement in establishing pathways for the management of upper limb conditions

Leadership qualities

Essential

Evidence of advanced communication skills within physiotherapy and the wider MDT Evidence of quality leadership skills

Desirable

CPD in leadership

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